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Without question, one of my oldest and most treasured possessions is my 1985 Jeep CJ7 which has 251,867 miles on the odometer. Other than the 500 miles that were put there early on by my wife when she was looking to keep up on her manual transmission skills, I put every klick on that bad boy. The places my CJ and I have been, and the stories we could spin, would sustain many seasons of a Jeep Reality Show.
I take it pretty easy on the CJ these days; it deserves that, being that in all our years together it has never once left me stranded anywhere. I've always been able to hose clamp, duct tape and bubblegum things together enough to roll home. People smirk at the "it's a Jeep thing" mantra, but I'm firmly convinced that my Jeep has an automotive soul that appreciates my regular maintenance as much as I respect it steadfastness.
K&N Performance Air Filter for Jeep CJ7 Cleaned and Ready to be Oiled
Keeping the air filter clean on the CJ is a must, especially if you tend to run it off-road looking for ideal mountain biking locals. A few years ago I put a K&N E-1080 air filter in my Jeep and I could immediately feel it breathing better. When you spend that many miles in the same car you can even feel when a tire loses a few PSI. I like keeping my Jeep happy and cleaning my air filter has become perhaps my favorite maintenance procedure, simply because of the huge return I get for such a simple task. With a K&N Recharger® Kit 99-5050 or 99-5000, the most time consuming part of cleaning the filter is also the most effortless. I'll get back to that in a minute.
Two wing nuts securing the air filter housing cover is all that separates me from getting to the filter element. In less than a minute I'm holding the air filter and applying K&N PowerKleen® industrial strength degreaser and air filter cleaner. I let the cleaner soak for about 10 minutes on the air filter so that it can thoroughly loosen the dirt and road grime and then I gently rinse it with a hose until the water runs clean. When all of the dirt has been washed out, I know I've cleaned it correctly. If I still see dark patches of red or more dirt after rinsing, I simply spray on more PowerKleen and repeat the procedure until the filter media is clean.
K&N Jeep CJ7 Replacement Air Filter
Next, it is time to let the filter element completely dry before spraying on the air filter oil. On average that only takes 1-2 hours depending on how warm it is outside. Once the filter is thoroughly dry, I simply spray on the air filter oil slowly and evenly along the peak of each filter pleat, and then let it sit for 10 to 20 minutes or so. The oil's distinctive red color makes it easy to tell if filter is uniformly covered, if there are still spotty areas after allowing the oil to wick, I just spray on a little more oil, and viola, I'm ready to roll. Most K&N air filters can perform up to 50,000 miles between cleaning depending on driving conditions, some more some less. With the way I pamper my jeep, this could be a very long time.
See all K&N air filters for 1972 through 1987 Jeep CJ7 models at the Jeep CJ7 Air Filters page on KNFilters.com. Find K&N products for just about any vehicle using the K&N application search then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer in your part of the world.
Performance Air Intake Installed on Hyundai Veloster
Have you ever wondered what a 3-door, no wait, a 4-door hatchback back from one of the fastest growing car manufacturers in the world would look like? Well look no further than the sporty 2011 to 2016 Hyundai Veloster with 1.6 liter engine. You can't help but smile while looking at the grill that just grins right back at you. From its sporty design to its functional layout, the Hyundai Veloster is an all-around well designed hatchback. Its peppy 1.6 liter, 138 horsepower motor gives it enough get up and go to make driving fun on the highway or through some nice twisty roads. But with nearly every vehicle owner, more power is always nice. K&N agrees and that is why they offer Hyundai Veloster owners a simple fix: a high performance air intake system 69-5304TS.
K&N Hyundai Veloster Air Intake System
K&N 69-5304TS air intake system is designed around three basic premises; ease of installation, quality of materials and, and of course more horsepower. Veloster owners can rejoice in knowing that K&N's intake system is made from durable aluminum tubing with a just-as-durable Silver powder coated finish. The 69-5304TS was designed to reduce air restriction using Computational Fluid Dynamics software. It has been dyno tested to establish an estimated increase of horsepower. With an estimated jump of 6.4 horsepower at 6400 RPM and 5.4 lb.-ft. of torque at 4200 RPM, K&N's performance intake 69-5304TS breathes new life into the Veloster's 1.6 liter motor.
Dyno Chart for K&N Hyundai Veloster Air Intake 69-5304TS
The 69-5304TS performance air intake system uses the factory mounting points so no modifications to the Hyundai Veloster is needed. Simply remove the stock, restrictive intake system and install K&N's high performance air intake system following the easy to read installation instructions. K&N's Hyundai Veloster air intake provides a connection on the tube for the factory crankcase vent hose and uses a heat shield so cooler outside air enters the engine.
A washable and reusable performance air filter (part RU-4600) comes ready to install and provides excellent filtration while allowing plenty of air to flow into the starving motor. Good for up to 100,000 miles before cleaning, depending on driving conditions, K&N's RU-4600 performance air filter is a tough act to beat! But what if your driving conditions are much dirtier than normal?
Hyundai Veloster with K&N Air Intake System
K&N has the solution to this problem also, with the optional 22-8036PK air filter wrap. K&N 22-8036PK PreCharger® filter wrap helps extend the service life of the filter by capturing and blocking larger dirt particles while adding minimal restriction to the air flow into the filter. It's a win-win combination!
The best part about K&N air intake 69-5304TS, besides the horsepower increase, is that the whole high performance intake system is backed by K&N's industry leading Million Mile Limited Warranty. In other words, this is the last air intake system your Hyundai Veloster will ever need.
The K&N Typhoon Performance Air Intake System 69-5304TS will fit the following Hyundai Veloster models:
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There is not much more exciting than looking forward to what a vehicle manufacture, like Jeep, will unveil each year and what can be added to make the vehicle even better. Because of this, the iconic Jeep Wrangler has been a hit with automotive enthusiasts from advanced off-road explorers to everyday driver. Owners have grown to love the classic trail blazing Jeep Wrangler who has boosted the fun factor even more with the addition of Chrysler's 285 horsepower Pentastar engine.
Air Intake System for 2012 to 2016 Jeep Wrangler
K&N has made it even more exciting for those who are looking for more horsepower and performance in their
For owners of
2012 to 2016 Jeep Wranglers with 3.6 liter engines who are looking for more power and performance, K&N offers Performance Air Intake System 63-1566. Simply install air intake system 63-1566 and take advantage of the estimated 12.2 horsepower gain at 5600 RPM and 8.9 feet pound of torque at 4188 RPM.
This K&N air intake reduces air restriction for more power and better throttle response.
K&N Jeep Wrangler Air Intake Dyno Chart
Air intake system 63-1566 includes a high density polyethylene intake tube, a reusable high flow K&N air filter and a sturdy powder coated metal heat shield. In addition, the air intake system also incorporates an NPT fitting and vent hose for the stock crankcase vent system as well as a spot for the stock air intake temperature sensor. Performance air intake 63-1566 is designed to bolt directly to factory mounting points with no cutting or drilling required. All of these high quality components can be installed by following the detailed step by step instruction sheet that is included with the air intake system. On average K&N's 63-1566 air intake for Jeep Wrangler models takes less than 90 minutes to install.
The K&N high flow air filter (RF-1048) included with the system is washable and reusable eliminating the need to constantly buy replacement air filters, all while continuing to provide excellent engine filtration and performance. Servicing K&N's reusable air filter is quite simple and the filter can last up to 100,000 miles between cleaning, depending on driving conditions. Cleaning is easy with either K&N Recharger® Kit 99-5000 or 99-5050.
K&N air intake 63-1566 offers better performance, more horsepower and a reusable air filter in an easy-to-install bolt-on performance upgrade that's backed by K&N's Million Mile Limited Warranty.
K&N performance air intake system 63-1566 will fit the following Jeep Wrangler models:
2016 Jeep Wrangler 3.6L V6
2015 Jeep Wrangler 3.6L V6
2014 Jeep Wrangler 3.6L V6
2013 Jeep Wrangler 3.6L V6
2012 Jeep Wrangler 3.6L V6
With SEMA 2012 in their sights, car owner, Carlos Islas and 742 Marketing CEO, Jeff Maldonado, began to devise a game plan. The Nissan 370z would lend to a perfect build for the show, with Maldonado and his crew being experts at building vehicles for such venues. Referring to his company, Maldonado explained, "We specialize in project vehicle builds for shows like SEMA and CES."
Nissan 370z aka Project Carbon Z at SEMA
Having attended SEMA events for the past six years, the builder was no stranger to what lies in store at the fruition of the project. "It takes a lot of hard work and time," he explained. From the time the SEMA week finishes, we are already planning and working on the next year's vehicles. It seems easy to just pick a car and get parts for it," he continued. "But in reality, it's hard to choose the right vehicle to help market products..."
K&N air intakes on custom Nissan 370z at SEMA
The CEO is acutely aware that having a history in the industry proves advantageous in the choosing and building process. "As we grow, we gain a lot more experience," he ensured. We specialize in finding newer or specific type vehicles that our affiliates are looking for. You could say we're the middleman between K&N and those aspiring to be sponsored."
With all of their ducks in a row, the team named what they considered as one of the most important builds they had embarked upon, "Project Carbon Z." As one might suspect, the team had a specific goal in mind; they aspired to produce a vehicle that would of course stand out from the rest but would continue to maintain a street look.
Dual air intake system for SEMA featured Nissan 370z
In fact, they strived to ensure the vehicle could be driven on a daily basis. It was essential to turn heads at SEMA 2012, but they wanted to showcase all of the products used in the build to the general population as well. It was of utmost importance that those traveling the streets and freeways had the opportunity catch a glimpse of the finished product.
With a bulk of the planning behind them, it was finally time to start making modifications to the Nissan, some of which took place under the hood. Eager to provide an ample air flow, which would increase the engine's overall performance, they went with a K&N's double air intake system 69-7078TS. Logic tells us that the amount of air flowing into the engine must be able to escape at the combustion process' end. So with that in mind, the team turned to an ARK performance exhaust system. An Odyssey Battery was also added to the mix to ensure there was plenty of juice to keep the electronics happy.
The Project Carbon Z outside SEMA North Hall
The builders chose Carbon Creations to provide the carbon fiber body parts. In fact, the company's workmanship lent to some of the vehicle's most radical and obvious changes to the onlooker. The company brought a hood, trunk, spoiler, lipkit and a wing to the build.
Air Runner played their part in the project as well with an air suspension and R1 provided the custom rotors. For the finishing touches on the car's exterior, Concept One wheels were added to the mix.
Conecpt One Wheels & R1 Custom Brake Rotors on SEMA Nissan 370z
Referring to the K&N double intake used in the project, Maldonado said, I started using them in 2005. According to the builder the product's selling point was two-fold. Not only did he notice an increase in power , but the sound was "just perfect."
Once SEMA 2012 was behind them, that was no indication that their project would simply sit idle. In fact, it has since been featured in a German magazine, on a variety of online videos and in various other magazines for advertising purposes.
SEMA featured Nissan 370z demands attention
As Maldonado shared their upcoming goals, it quickly became evident that much thought has already gone into future plans. "We are in discussion about bringing back the Z to SEMA 2013 with a different look," he explained. "Something different and unique."
In closing he continued, "K&N has been a big part of the growth of 742 Marketing in the past years, and every time, they go that extra mile to help us out. We are not your typical marketing firm. We are known for grass-roots marketing. That's something I feel K&N found special about us, and for that we thank them."
Dylan Kwasniewski won the DRIVE4COPD 125 at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee
Dylan Kwasniewski has already conquered the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West. He took his first step in conquest of the K&N Pro Series East. Kwasniewski won the DRIVE4COPD 125 at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee, the season opener in the K&N Pro Series East.
K&N Pro Series West Champion Dylan Kwasniewski at Bristol Motor Speedway
"My car was working everywhere and I think that's what made us win the race," Kwasniewski said, "because we go could all the way high and all the way low without having any trouble at all."
He won the K&N Pro Series West championship last season with Gene Price Motorsports. Kwasniewski, a 17-year-old from Las Vegas, is competing in the K&N Pro Series East with Scott Turner Motorsports.
He took the lead in the race at Bristol on lap 30 and stayed out front for the final 96 laps of the race. It was his first race at Bristol and the first K&N Pro Series win for Scott Turner Motorsports.
"We definitely took to it pretty quick," Kwasniewski said. "To have a crew that gave me the best car possible, we went out there and I played around with the lines a little bit and got to where I needed to be and I knew what we needed to do to win that race."
DRIVE4COPD 125 Trophy at Bristol Motor Speedway goes to K&N Pro Series West Racer Dylan Kwasniewski
Rookie Michael McGuire won the pole and led the first 29 laps of the race. He was collected behind lapped traffic under caution and lost his lead to Kwasniewski.
"My car pretty much worked everywhere," Kwasniewski said. "The high lane was definitely good for trying to get tire management. I pretty much stayed in the middle to high just tried to keep my tires under me and make sure I had some stuff saved for the end. When I went down low, it was so fast down there. On the restarts, I definitely tried to get my car down there to gain that extra track position right away, to gain that gap right off the restart."
Brett Moffitt pressed Kwasniewski on seven restarts in the race, but couldn't pass for the lead. Moffitt crossed the finish line in second.
"It was fun racing," Moffitt said. "The outside groove was fun. It's not very many tracks we get to do that. That's what's great about Bristol. Glad to come out of here second."
Moffitt finished in third place in the K&N Pro Series East standings in 2012. The season opener at Bristol last year produced a 32nd place finish. His team is off to a much better start this year.
"We had a rough start last year," Moffitt said. "We came here just saying if we finish the race and beat 33rd or wherever then we'll have less of a hole to dig out of. That's what we did. It's a great weight lifted our shoulders to start the season in the top three, top two in points and hopefully we can stay there."
Ryan Gifford was third, followed by McGuire in fourth and CJ Faison in fifth.
"This is a good start to the year," said Gifford. "This kind of race shows us that what we did over the winter was going in the right direction. I think we'll be able to contend all year."
Kenzie Ruston, Kwasniewski's teammate at Scott Turner Motorsports, was 11th. It was the best finish by a female driver in a K&N Pro Series East race since Danica Patrick finished in sixth place at Dover International Speedway in 2010.
Kwasniewski recorded his sixth K&N Pro Series win in 29 career starts. His previous five K&N Pro Series wins came in the West. He has made four starts in the K&N Pro Series East.
"I go out there every weekend and I try to mess around with my team and have the time of my life when I'm out here," Kwasniewski said. "Even though I may miss the stuff back home, there's nothing better than going out and racing a race car, especially winning at Bristol. This track was so much fun. It's definitely one I can put a notch in my belt for."
The next K&N Pro Series East race is the Kevin Whitaker 125 at Greenville Pickens Speedway in South Carolina on March 23.
